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I had my meter changed last week and watched the Honeywell tech. I had already shut down and disconnected sensitive devices like computers. I had also shut the A/C units off. He agreed it was a good idea. But takes 5 minutes of his time. When he tried to install the new meter into the old contacts he had some problems. He tried 3 times. Each time the electric made momentary contact. But I can just imagine what my refrigerator and freezer were doing when the current was so intermittent for a few seconds, 3 times. Before he left I checked my house and found that some devices (phone and clock) reacted to that rapid ON/OFF power. My whole house surge had no reaction. But I did not have any damage to my devices.
So I would highly recommend you MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HONEYWELL AND POWER DOWN AND UNPLUG SENSITIVE DEVICES LIKE COMPUTERS, A/C, AND ANYTHING WITH A COMPRESSOR LIKE FRIG. AND FREEZER. PUT A NOTE ON YOUR DOOR: "HONEYWELL: NO METER CHANGE WITHOUT MY PRESENCE."

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The meter replacement damaged our bed cooler mat motor. $600 for a new one. Air fryer control panel is acting up. Cannot change time or temperature units.

Neighbor had to replace A/C compressor on a seven year old unit.

Strongly recommended you make an appointment and turn off the breakers on your appliances and A/C.
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Wouldn't it be easier to flip the main breaker off before the meter change, rather than individual breakers?
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Wouldn't it be easier to flip the main breaker off before the meter change, rather than individual breakers?
First turning off refrigerator. Freezer and A/C all nice it had heads up when they was coming. I got same message with no date and time.
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Seco changed out our meter yesterday ,knocked and informed power would be off for a few minutes , probably 5 minutes , power came back on interner reset itself but had to reset all digital clocks seamless procebure.
Go to know The y at least knock before, that give me time to sit off AC, refrigerator, freezer.
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Our meter was replaced this week. The electricity at our house was off for less than 1 minute. We had to re-set some clocks, but other than that, no issues.
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I got a notification from SECO about a new meter installation. They will change the meter whether I'm home or not.

The Connected Villager club recommends disconnecting your electronics during the meter change. They said a member experienced a brownout when the power was restored.

I called SECO and they said I can call Honeywell (the subcontractor) and schedule an appointment. This would help with the timing of turning off my electronics. Their # is 855/663-1674.
Just had my meter replaced. It took about 2 minutes and I didn't have to disconnect anything. No problems.
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The meter replacement damaged our bed cooler mat motor. $600 for a new one. Air fryer control panel is acting up. Cannot change time or temperature units.

Neighbor had to replace A/C compressor on a seven year old unit.

Strongly recommended you make an appointment and turn off the breakers on your appliances and A/C.
Good advise, best to shut off the main breaker when they are swapping out the meter.

Especially on an older home whet the meter connections may have corroded.
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I had my meter changed last week and watched the Honeywell tech. I had already shut down and disconnected sensitive devices like computers. I had also shut the A/C units off. He agreed it was a good idea. But takes 5 minutes of his time. When he tried to install the new meter into the old contacts he had some problems. He tried 3 times. Each time the electric made momentary contact. But I can just imagine what my refrigerator and freezer were doing when the current was so intermittent for a few seconds, 3 times. Before he left I checked my house and found that some devices (phone and clock) reacted to that rapid ON/OFF power. My whole house surge had no reaction. But I did not have any damage to my devices.
So I would highly recommend you MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HONEYWELL AND POWER DOWN AND UNPLUG SENSITIVE DEVICES LIKE COMPUTERS, A/C, AND ANYTHING WITH A COMPRESSOR LIKE FRIG. AND FREEZER. PUT A NOTE ON YOUR DOOR: "HONEYWELL: NO METER CHANGE WITHOUT MY PRESENCE."
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Is there a way to shut power off to the whole house at the circuit breaker box? I can't imagine trying to pull my refrigerator out to unplug it. And how did you shut power off to your A/C?
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There will be a main circuit disconnect circuit breaker typically at the bottom of your panel, but could be at the top. Throw that and it will turn off power tο the rest of the breakers.


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Is there a way to shut power off to the whole house at the circuit breaker box? I can't imagine trying to pull my refrigerator out to unplug it. And how did you shut power off to your A/C?
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They were so fast, I did not have time to disconnect anything! Reset some clocks and no problems.
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There will be a main circuit disconnect circuit breaker typically at the bottom of your panel, but could be at the top. Throw that and it will turn off power tο the rest of the breakers.
Thanks. I called and made an appointment. Our A/C is in good condition but is old, and we're not ready to replace it.
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I get it turning off your desktop computer and any other sensitive electronic devices and the HVAC for sure but I hope everyone realizes when we get a storm or a power outage, even a short one that the electric doesn't come on in one shot. Often it's the same On, then Off then On again similar what you are experiencing with the meter replacement. If you have equipment failing with the meter change it would have probably failed in a future power outage.
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Old 08-29-2024, 01:20 PM
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The issue is the likely spark that occurs when the power meter is pulled and then reinstalled. These sparks create huge power surges on your house circuits that many computer controlled devices don't like.
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